An E. Coli scare has resulted in a recall of Robin Hood brand all-purpose flour.

The recall was "triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings," the CFIA said in a release.

Smuckers Food Canada, the parent company of Robin Hood, is recalling the product.

The flour was sold across western Canada in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C.

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The CFIA warns that "food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die."

The agency says any 10-kilogram bags of Robin Hood brand all-purpose flour with a best-before date of April 17, 2018, should be thrown out or returned to the store. The recalled product's UPC is 0 59000 01652 8.